JP2007159771A - Tin alloy for accessories and accessories using the same - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide tin alloy for accessories and the accessories using the same, which consist mainly of white tin, and have a health enhancement effect, treatment and cure function by far infrared rays as well as accessory function with silver-gray luster and beauty. <P>SOLUTION: The tin alloy for accessories made of alloyed germanium, zinc, and silver, whose main component is tin, has a compounding ratio of the tin of at least 77-99.95 wt.% to the total weight, preferably 93 wt.%, and the rest is composed of germanium, zinc, and silver. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a tin alloy for jewelry and accessory using the accessory function, the health enhancement effect by far infrared rays, the treatment, and the healing function. About.

  Gold or silver has traditionally been used as the main material of jewelry, but gold has the highest extensibility among metals and its workability is good, and the fields used for money, jewelry, jewelry, etc. Because of the extremely small amount of gold produced worldwide, the bullion and processed products have been treated as assets, and the price of gold has soared. For this reason, gold alloys having a low gold content are manufactured by containing various metals such as silver, copper, zinc and the like as materials such as jewelry and jewelry using gold. In general, 14 gold with a gold content of 58.3 wt%, 12 gold with a gold content of 50 wt%, 10 gold with a gold content of 41.7 wt%, 9 with a gold content of 37.5 wt% Gold and alloys of 8 gold or less are known, and these gold alloys are different in the color tone of the gold depending on the content of silver, copper, zinc and other metals contained therein, and the corrosion resistance becomes lower as the gold content decreases. However, there is a problem that the color tone changes due to the progress of sulfidation and oxidation over time.

  On the other hand, silver as the main material of jewelry is less expensive than gold, but it is as malleable as gold and has high electrical and thermal conductivity and excellent oxidation resistance at high temperatures. Therefore, it is also used for various industrial products, and its color is white, and it has been used as a main material for silver coins, jewelry, jewelry, and accessories since ancient times. However, pure silver is low in strength, has poor toughness, softens over time in the case of processed materials, and has a chemical property of sulfidizing with sulfurous acid gas etc., so to remove these defects as a material for jewelry Various silver alloys containing various metals have been proposed.

  For example, the discoloration-resistant silver alloy disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 62-20850 discloses silver alloys used for arts and crafts, jewelry, etc. In addition to germanium, zinc, potassium, boron, etc. Is included. Further, silver containing a base material containing tin, zinc or the like in addition to indium is also disclosed.

  In addition, the sulfur-resistant hard silver alloy disclosed in JP-A-63-14830 is disclosed as a silver alloy used in watches, rings, pendants, tableware, etc., using platinum as a base material in addition to germanium and indium. Contains tin, zinc, etc.

In addition, the decorative silver alloy disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-199020 is intended to obtain a pink silver alloy as an intermediate color between silver and gold, and to provide a silver alloy with little color change over time.
It is characterized by 45% by weight, Pd 2-6% by weight, Au 0.5-6% by weight, the balance being inevitable components and Cu.

Furthermore, JP-A-2000-87157 provides a silver alloy for ornaments that is excellent in workability and castability, has an elegant color tone, is rich in corrosion resistance, and can be maintained for a long time without changing its color tone. It is characterized by having a composition of Ag: 30 to 55% by weight, Pd: 2 to 6% by weight, Be-Cu: 20 to 50% by weight, and Cu: 10 to 45% by weight. Yes.
JP 62-20850 A JP-A-63-14830 JP 2000-199020 A JP 2000-87157 A

  What is required for decorative articles, especially alloys for jewelry, is firstly beauty and excellent aesthetics, second is high corrosion resistance and discoloration resistance, third is easy processability and strength, Fourthly, the manufacturing cost is reduced, but in recent years, as a fifth requirement, there has been a strong demand for the appearance of an alloy for a health-oriented accessory that is harmless to the human body.

  However, Patent Documents 1 to 4 are all silver alloys mainly made of silver, and are manufactured by adding various kinds of other metals, so that an alloy satisfying beauty and aesthetics is obtained. However, depending on the characteristics and characteristics of each metal, the distribution ratio is subtle, which makes it materially unstable. In addition to silver itself, other metals such as gold, copper, palladium, indium, titanium, etc. Alternatively, since it is manufactured by adding an expensive material such as boron, the manufacturing cost is considerably high, and the selling price of the jewelry manufactured with these alloys soars, resulting in an increase in the inventory rate.

Further, Patent Document 3 and Patent Document 4 are at least the first to fourth requirements required for a silver alloy for jewelry, such as beauty, aesthetics, corrosion resistance, discoloration resistance, easy processability, and manufacturing cost. Although fulfilled, neither of them is the fifth requirement, a health-oriented alloy for jewelry.

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to satisfy the first to fifth requirements, which are required as an alloy for jewelry, by using tin, which is white, as a main material, and to achieve silvery white gloss and beauty. An object of the present invention is to provide a tin alloy for jewelry having a health enhancement effect, treatment, and healing function by far infrared rays, and a jewelry using the same.

In the present invention, the first means for solving the above-mentioned problems is a tin alloy for jewelry, which is mainly composed of tin and is made of an alloy of germanium, zinc and silver, and the distribution ratio of tin is determined based on the total weight. It is characterized in that at least 77% by weight to 99.95% by weight, preferably 93% by weight, and the distribution ratio of the balance is distributed between germanium, zinc and silver.

The second problem solving means is characterized in that the germanium distribution ratio is at least 0.05% to 10% by weight, preferably 0.5% by weight of the total weight.

  The third problem solving means is the first solving means and the second solving means, wherein the zinc distribution ratio is at least 0.1 wt% to 3 wt% of the total weight, preferably 1. It is characterized by being 5% by weight.

The fourth problem solving means is the first to third solving means, wherein the silver distribution ratio is at least 0.1 wt% to 10 wt%, preferably 5 wt% of the total weight. %.

The fifth problem-solving means is a tin alloy for jewelry, mainly composed of tin and made of an alloy of germanium and zinc, wherein the tin distribution ratio is at least 70% by weight to 99.95% by weight. %, Preferably 98% by weight, and the distribution ratio of the balance is distributed between germanium and zinc.

A sixth problem solving means is the fifth solving means, wherein the germanium distribution ratio is at least 0.05% to 10% by weight, preferably 0.5% by weight of the total weight. It is a feature.

  A seventh problem solving means is the fifth to sixth solving means, wherein the zinc distribution ratio is at least 0.1 wt% to 3 wt% of the total weight, preferably 1. It is characterized by being 5% by weight.

The eighth problem-solving means is a tin alloy for jewelry, which is made of an alloy with germanium, the main component of which is tin, and the distribution ratio of tin is at least 70% by weight to 99.95% by weight. %, Preferably 99.5% by weight, and the distribution ratio of the balance is germanium.

The ninth problem solving means is the eighth solving means, wherein the germanium distribution ratio is at least 0.05% to 10% by weight, preferably 0.5% by weight of the total weight. It is a feature.

The tenth problem solving means is the first to ninth solving means, wherein the germanium is dissolved together with tin, zinc and silver.

The first problem solving means is the first solving means to the tenth solving means, wherein the accessory is attached to each part of the human body directly or indirectly, always or temporarily. Earrings, necklaces, neck chains, bracelets, anklets, pendants, brooches, medals, rings, rockets, watch cases, wristwatch covers, wristbands, watch buckles, eyeglass frames and bridges, tie pins, cufflinks, etc. It is characterized by being a combined accessory.

The first problem solving means is the eleventh solving means, wherein 99.999% of germanium is attached to a part of the accessory and the urn push-and-hold accessory, and A part or the whole surface portion is covered with a hard resin body.

A thirteenth problem solving means is the eleventh or the first two solving means, characterized in that the hard resin body is an epoxy resin.

Hereinafter, the terms will be defined or explained in order to eliminate doubts about the interpretation of the terms used in the claims and the specification of the present application.
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The accessory means an accessory that is always or temporarily worn directly or indirectly on each part of the human body or clothes, etc., and a granular material that is worn on or near a pot (acupuncture point) of the human body.
An acupuncture point is an oriental medical term called the path of human life energy. It is a point on the path that is closely related to internal organs and where the internal abnormality occurs. Acupuncture points (acupuncture points) exist throughout the body from the head to the tip of the foot. For example, the top of the head is a “hundokukai”, and the back of the navel is the key to vitality. The gate and the back of the hand, such as “Aikiya” over 360 (approved for oriental medicine), some scholars are said to be dotted with about 2000 acupoints (acupuncture points), stimulation such as pressing the associated acupoints (acupuncture points) If given, it is said that the malfunctioning part will be improved, and a therapeutic and healing effect will be brought about.
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Since the tin alloy for jewelry according to the present invention has the above-described configuration, the following effects can be obtained. That is, according to the first to tenth inventions, since the main material is made of tin, it has the silver white beauty and excellent aesthetics required for decorative articles or jewelry for jewelry, and has corrosion resistance, High discoloration, spreadability, easy processability, strength and toughness, extremely low manufacturing costs, and small distribution rate, but radiates weak radiation (far infrared rays) with semiconductor elements Since germanium is used, it is possible to provide a tin alloy for jewelry having a health promoting effect, treatment, and healing function by far infrared rays.

According to the eleventh invention, earrings, earrings, necklaces, neck chains, bracelets, anklets, pendants, brooches, medals, rings, made of an alloy for jewelry in which germanium is solid-dissolved with tin, zinc and silver, Wearing a rocket, watch case, watch back cover, watch band piece, watch buckle, eyeglass frame and bridge, tie pins and cuff buttons, etc. When contacting the site, far-infrared rays, which are negative ions, are emitted, and by the action of the electron osmotic pressure, the far-infrared rays reach the capillaries of the subcutaneous tissue, and the germanium ions penetrate into the blood vessels and adhere to the blood vessel walls. Disassemble and remove cholestol. Therefore, blood circulation is promoted, cells are activated, and muscle cells that are out of balance are quickly and normally prepared, thereby enhancing natural healing power, helping to prevent aging, and so on.

Further, according to the 12th and 13th inventions, 99.999% germanium is attached to a part of the accessory and the urn and push accessory, and a part or whole surface part of the accessory and urn and push accessory is hard. Since it is coated with an epoxy resin liquid that is a resin, it further enhances the accessory function and interest, and promotes health or treatment / healing effects based on the far-infrared effect of germanium, for example, internal organs The function of the autonomic nerve that controls the blood flow is smoothed, and the bloodstream and hormone secretion become smooth, which causes many of modern people to suffer, such as stress, headache, stiff shoulders, pain, mental and physical discomfort etc. Relieve complaints and bring about a diet effect.

The tin alloy for jewelry according to the present invention is a tin alloy for jewelry that is mainly composed of tin and is composed of four metals of germanium, zinc, and silver, and has a tin distribution ratio of at least 70% by weight to 99% of the total weight. .95% by weight, preferably 80% by weight, and the distribution ratio of the balance is distributed between germanium, zinc and silver.

As a result of repeating various experiments, the inventor of the present application required beauty, aesthetics, corrosion resistance, discoloration resistance, easy processability, low manufacturing cost, and a tin alloy for jewelry and jewelry using the same. As an accessory for satisfying health orientation, etc., the above distribution ratio is most preferably 93% by weight of tin, 0.5% by weight of germanium, 1.5% by weight of zinc and 5% by weight of silver. %, The present invention was completed.

A tin alloy manufacturing method by a known technique, for example, the following metals in a melting kiln, a predetermined blending ratio, that is,
Tin: 93% by weight
Germanium: 0.5% by weight
Zinc: 1.5% by weight
Silver-5% by weight
After kneading, the mixture is gradually heated and melted by heating at about 900 ° C. to 950 ° C., which is the melting temperature of germanium and silver having the highest melting point, and the melt is poured into a mold and cooled. Thus, a tin alloy for jewelry, which is mainly composed of tin and composed of germanium, zinc, and silver, was obtained.
The tin alloy after drying had a white color that was almost the same color as the silver alloy, and when the surface portion was polished, it produced a bright luster.

A tin alloy manufacturing method by a known technique, for example, the following metals in a melting kiln, a predetermined blending ratio, that is,
Tin: 97% by weight
Germanium: 1% by weight
Zinc: 2% by weight
After being kneaded, the mixture is gradually heated and melted by heating at about 900 ° C. to 950 ° C., which is the melting temperature of germanium having the highest melting point. As a main component, a tin alloy for jewelry including germanium and zinc was obtained. The tin alloy after drying had a slightly bluish white color and good workability.

A tin alloy manufacturing method by a known technique, for example, the following metals in a melting kiln, a predetermined blending ratio, that is,
Tin: 77% by weight
Germanium: 10% by weight
Zinc: 3% by weight
Silver: 10% by weight
After kneading, the mixture is gradually heated and melted by heating at about 900 ° C. to 950 ° C., which is the melting temperature of germanium and silver having the highest melting point, and the melt is poured into a mold and cooled. Thus, a tin alloy for jewelry, which is mainly composed of tin and composed of germanium, zinc, and silver, was obtained.
The tin alloy after drying had a white color that was almost the same color as the silver alloy, and when the surface portion was polished, it produced a bright luster.

A tin alloy manufacturing method by a known technique, for example, the following metals in a melting kiln, a predetermined blending ratio, that is,
Tin: 99.5% by weight
Germanium: 0.5% by weight
After being kneaded, the mixture is gradually heated and melted by heating at about 900 ° C. to 950 ° C., which is the melting temperature of germanium having a high melting point, and this solution is poured into a mold and cooled to cool the tin. As a main component, a tin alloy for jewelry containing germanium was obtained. The tin alloy after drying had a slightly bluish white color and good workability.

The above-described tin alloy for jewelry manufactured according to Example 1 to Example 4 includes, in addition to the ingot,
There are various forms such as foil, plate, wire, bar, pipe, etc., and the most suitable material is selected depending on the jewelry to be manufactured.

1 and the following figures are front views of a bracelet partly omitted, which is an example of a jewelry using a tin alloy for jewelry according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is an enlarged front view of a portion A in FIG. (B), (C), (D) are front views of the decorative beads shown in FIG. 2 taken out from the mold, and FIG. 4 is a partially cutaway cross-sectional view of the decorative beads shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is a partially cutaway cross-sectional view of the decorative bead shown in FIG. 3 (d), and FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of a crucible (acupuncture point) pusher that also serves as an accessory.

  FIG. 1 illustrates a bracelet B formed by connecting a plurality of decorative beads manufactured using a tin alloy for jewelry (hereinafter referred to as a tin alloy S) as a base material according to the present invention. A plurality of substantially spherical decorative beads 1, 2, 3, 4,... Having a different surface pattern, and having a diameter of about 7 mm to 8 mm. A rugby ball-shaped agate M having a size of ˜16 mm, and a string body 100 integrating the decorative beads 1, 2, 3, 4,. In place of the agate M, birthstones such as pearls, opals, topaz, garnet, amethyst, aquamarine, agate, ruby, sapphire, turquoise or diamond are linked to increase purchasing motivation and interest. In addition, the number of decorative beads 1, 2, 3, 4,... C is a detachable tool with a magnet.

  The decorative beads 1, 2, 3, 4,... Can be manufactured by a conventional known technique such as a die casting method. That is, the tin alloy S as a base material for the decorative beads 1, 2, 3, 4,... Is melted, and a high pressure is applied to this and injected into a mold to form a substantially spherical shape. A coating layer is formed by applying and filling an epoxy resin liquid on substantially the entire surface of a sphere and a groove portion that has been recessed in advance, and as shown in FIG. Different serpentine curves 1a, 1b, 2a, circular patterns 3a, 3b or serpentine curves 4a and germanium (white body) G appear vividly on the surface of each sphere.

FIGS. 3 (a) to (d) illustrate the decorative beads 1, 2, 3, and 4 in a state of being manufactured by a die-cast method and taken out from the mold. As shown in FIG. 3 (a), Two meandering curves 1 a and 1 b are projected from the peripheral surface of the decorative bead 1, and connecting portions 1 c and 1 d and a through hole 1 h through which the string body 100 is inserted are formed at both ends. FIG. 3 (b) shows the decorative bead 2, and a meandering curve 2 a is provided on the peripheral surface thereof, and through-holes through which the connecting portions 2 b and 2 c and the string body 100 are inserted at both ends. 2h is formed. FIG. 3 (c) shows a decorative bead 3, a plurality of circular patterns 3a, 3b projecting from the peripheral surface thereof, and through-holes through which connecting portions 3c, 3d and the string body 100 are inserted at both ends. 3h is formed. FIG. 3 (d) shows a decorative bead 4, and a meandering curved line 4a is provided on the peripheral surface thereof, and a circular recess 4b is formed. The recess 4b has 99.999%. The germanium G is fitted and attached via an adhesive (see FIG. 2). Reference numerals 4c and 4d denote through-holes through which the connecting portion and 4h string 100 are inserted.

  The two-dot chain line and the hatched portion shown in FIGS. 3 (a) to 3 (d) indicate the epoxy resin 5, for example, a groove portion 5a and a connecting portion 1c formed between the meandering curves 1a and 1b in FIG. The entire peripheral surface of the decorative bead 1 including the groove portions 5b and 5c formed in each of 1d and the meandering curves 1a and 1b is covered with the epoxy resin 5. Similarly, the decorative beads 2, 3, 4 are also covered with the epoxy resin 5 on their entire peripheral surfaces. The covering operation with the epoxy resin 5 is performed by closing the through holes 1h to 4h with a sealing plug or the like.

Epoxy resin is suitable as an accessory because it is hardly affected by sweat when used as an accessory, and exhibits better properties than other resin paints in terms of strength and durability. Moreover, as an example of the epoxy resin-based paint forming a hard coating film, a coloring paste (Araldite: registered trademark-Ciba-Geigy Corporation) mixed with a pigment or a soluble dye can be mentioned. In addition, by selecting the above pigment or soluble dye, it is possible to obtain black, red, blue, green, yellow and other colors, and the white color of the silver alloy S can be vividly provided, and an interesting accessory can be obtained.

  After the covering operation with the epoxy resin 5 is completed and the drying process is performed, each of the decorative beads 1, 2, 3, 4,... Is subjected to a polishing operation with a polishing machine, as shown in FIGS. To be produced. FIG. 4 is a partially cutaway cross-sectional view of the decorative bead 1, and when the coating portion of the epoxy resin 5 is polished so as to be substantially flush with the meandering curves 1a and 1b, the meandering curves 1a and 1b are It exhibits a silvery white color with a bright luster.

FIG. 5 shows the decorative bead 4 that has finished the polishing operation. One meandering curve 4a appears on the peripheral surface of the tin alloy S, and germanium 99 appears in the recess 4b formed on the top of the tin alloy S. 999% of white body G is attached via an adhesive (not shown). In addition, after the decorative beads 2 and the decorative beads 3 have also undergone the polishing operation, as shown in FIG. 2, a silvery white meandering curve 2a and circular patterns 3a and 3b appear.

FIG. 6 shows a crucible (acupuncture point) pressing tool 6 in which the silver alloy S is in the form of particles. The top portion Sa of the spherical tin alloy S having a diameter of about 1 mm to 1.5 mm is cut horizontally to obtain a sticking sheet. 7 is applied to the top part Sa of the tin alloy S, and the bottom part Sb or the side part Sc of the tin alloy S is a pot of each part scattered in a large number from the head of the body to the toes. It is fixed to the acupuncture point) via the sticking sheet 7 while being crimped.

These are some omission front views of a bracelet which is an example of the accessory using the tin alloy for accessories which concerns on this invention. These are the A section enlarged front views in FIG. (A), (B), (C), and (D) are front views showing a state in which the decorative beads shown in FIG. 2 are taken out from the mold. FIG. 4 is a partially cutaway cross-sectional view of the decorative bead shown in FIG. [Fig. 4] is a partially cutaway cross-sectional view of the decorative bead shown in Fig. 3 (d). These are sectional drawings of a crucible (acupuncture point) pressing tool.

Explanation of symbols

S Tin alloy B Bracelet M 瑪瑙 C Detachment tool G Germanium (white body)
1, 2, 3, 4, ... Decorative beads 1a, 1b, 2a, 4a Serpentine curve 3a, 3b Circular pattern 4b Recessed part 5 Epoxy resin 5a, 5b Groove part 6 Crucible (acupuncture point) pressing tool

Claims (13)

A tin alloy for jewelry, mainly composed of tin and made of an alloy of germanium, zinc and silver,
Tin for jewelry is characterized in that the distribution ratio of tin is at least 77 wt% to 99.95 wt%, preferably 93 wt% of the total weight, and the balance distribution ratio is distributed with germanium, zinc and silver. alloy.   2. The tin alloy for jewelry according to claim 1, wherein a distribution ratio of the germanium is at least 0.05% to 10% by weight, preferably 0.5% by weight of the total weight. 4. The tin alloy for jewelry according to claim 1 or 3, wherein the zinc distribution ratio is at least 0.1 to 3% by weight, preferably 1.5% by weight of the total weight.   4. The tin alloy for jewelry according to claim 1, wherein a distribution ratio of the silver is at least 0.1 wt% to 10 wt%, preferably 5 wt% of the total weight. A tin alloy for jewelry, mainly composed of tin and made of an alloy of germanium and zinc,
A tin alloy for jewelry, wherein the distribution ratio of tin is at least 70% by weight to 99.95% by weight, preferably 98% by weight, and the remaining distribution ratio is distributed with germanium and zinc. 6. The tin alloy for jewelry according to claim 5, wherein a distribution ratio of the germanium is at least 0.05% to 10% by weight, preferably 0.5% by weight of the total weight. 7. The tin alloy for jewelry according to claim 5, wherein a distribution ratio of the zinc is at least 0.1 wt% to 3 wt%, preferably 1.5 wt% of the total weight. It is a tin alloy for jewelry consisting of an alloy with germanium, the main component of which is tin,
A tin alloy for jewelry, wherein the distribution ratio of tin is at least 70% by weight to 99.95% by weight, preferably 99.5% by weight, and the remaining distribution ratio is germanium. 9. The tin alloy for jewelry according to claim 8, wherein a distribution ratio of the germanium is at least 0.05% to 10% by weight, preferably 0.5% by weight of the total weight. 10. The tin alloy for jewelry according to claim 1, wherein the germanium is dissolved together with tin, zinc and silver. Earrings, pierced earrings, necklaces, neck chains made of a tin alloy for jewelry according to claim 1, wherein the jewelry is attached to each part of a human body directly or indirectly, always or temporarily. Accessories such as bracelets, anklets, pendants, brooches, medals, rings, rockets, watch cases, watch back covers, watch buckles, watch buckles, eyeglass frames and bridges, tie pins, cufflinks, etc. 99.999% of germanium is attached to a part of the accessory and the vase-compressing accessory, and a part or the entire surface of the accessory and the vat-compressing accessory is covered with a hard resin body. The accessory according to claim 11. The accessory according to claim 11 or 12, wherein the hard resin body is an epoxy resin.

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